A Repeating “Flashbulb”, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteThe dream of photographers for years, here at last was a repeating “flashbulb”— and it was an extremely […]
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Jean Harlow in Publicity Portraits for ‘Hell’s Angels’, Taken Late 1929.
This post was originally published on this siteA teenage Jean Harlow vamps in a publicity photoshoot for Hell’s Angels (1930). Portraits created by New York’s […]
Publicity Shots of Sharon Tate, Barbara Parkins and Patty Duke for ‘Valley of the Dolls’ (1967)
This post was originally published on this siteBased on Jacqueline Susann’s 1966 novel Valley of the Dolls, it follows three women struggling to forge careers […]
The Last Photoshoot of the Rolling Stones With Brian Jones, May 1969
This post was originally published on this siteTo make matters worse, in March 1969, Brian Jones borrowed the band’s Jaguar to go shopping. The parked […]
Nirvana in New York, Photographed by Stephen Sweet for Melody Maker (UK), 1993
This post was originally published on this sitePhotoshoot for a 2-part interview in Melody Maker (UK) weekly newspaper. The whole day was reserved for press, […]
Elizabeth Taylor During the Filming of ‘Giant,’ Photographed by Frank Worth in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe summer of 1955 was a hard one for Elizabeth Taylor. She arrived in Marfa, Texas on June […]
River Phoenix and Martha Plimpton in the Promotional Shoot for ‘Running on Empty’ (1988)
This post was originally published on this site Running on Empty is a 1988 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Naomi […]
Cindy Crawford for the Debut Issue of George Magazine October 1995 by Herb Ritts
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge was a glossy monthly magazine centered on the theme of politics-as-lifestyle founded by John F. Kennedy Jr. […]
Rare Polaroids of Sharon Tate on the Set of Her Last Film ‘The Wrecking Crew’ in 1968
This post was originally published on this siteThe Wrecking Crew is a 1968 American spy comedy film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Dean Martin, […]
The Reference Photographs for Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Runaway’, 1958
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Norman Rockwell ever put paint to brush, he called in a photographer. Each photograph became the template […]
James Hetfield of Metallica Performing in Turin, Italy, 1991
This post was originally published on this siteJames Hetfield, singer and guitarist of the American heavy metal band Metallica, performing live in Turin, Italy, 1991. […]
The Face of Harold Whittles, a Deaf Child, Who Was Hearing Sound for the First Time in 1974
This post was originally published on this siteThis interesting photo was taken in 1974 at the exact moment Harold Whittles, a five-year-old boy who was […]
36 Amazing Film Stills From the Set of ‘Goodfellas’ (1990)
This post was originally published on this site“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” Martin Scorsese’s woozy, dizzy […]
Slam Dunk ’88: The Story Behind Michael Jordan’s Iconic Free-Throw Dunk Photo
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s one of the most famous photos in basketball: an iconic shot of Chicago Bulls’ superstar Michael Jordan […]
Rita Moreno Photographed by Loomis Dean for LIFE Magazine, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteRita Moreno in an interview with LIFE magazine: “Do you know how I got on the cover in the […]
Mugshot of a Young Axl Rose in July 1980
This post was originally published on this siteAn 18-year-old Axl Rose posed for the Lafayette, Indiana police mug shot in July 1980. This was one […]
Andy Warhol With Brigid Berlin’s Pug at the Factory in December 1985
This post was originally published on this siteAndy Warhol with Brigid Berlin’s pug at the Factory in December 1985. The photos were taken by Mark […]
The Story Behind the Design of Nirvana’s Nevermind Album Cover
This post was originally published on this siteWhen it was released in 1991, Nirvana’s Nevermind sent shockwaves through the music world. It brought alternative rock […]
The Cast and Crew of ‘Jurassic Park’ Pose for a Photo, circa 1992
This post was originally published on this siteThe cast and crew of Jurassic Park pose for a photo on Warner Bros. Studios’ Stage 16 with […]
Dancer and Choreographer Helen Tamiris Photographed by Man Ray, ca. 1930
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a beautiful set of photos the great dancer/choreographer, Helen Tamiris, taken by Man Ray from ca. 1930: […]
Princess Margaret Wearing Her Wedding Tiara in the Bath, 1962
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Margaret bought the tiara for £5,500 in 1959 (equivalent of £128,800 today). Like many late nineteenth century […]
Adorable Portraits of Pets From the Time Before Social Medias
This post was originally published on this siteBefore there were pet selfies, there were portraits of pet dressing up as human. During the early years […]
James Brown Mugshot, 1988
This post was originally published on this siteJames Brown posed for this South Carolina Department of Corrections mug shot in December 1988 after a jury […]
Katherine Helmond and Husband David Christian Photographed by Kenn Duncan in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteKatherine Helmond met artist David Christian when he was 19 years old, working as the set designer in […]
Here’s the Last Known Photo of Supermodel Gia Carangi, June 1986
This post was originally published on this siteThe last known photo of supermodel Gia Carangi photographed at Great Adventure in New Jersey, June 1986. She […]